I need the answer by historical origin (if possible) to assist my 10 yr. daughter
2006-10-11 06:44:41 · 5 answers · asked by Soto 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Lightening is a case of electircal friction between particles in the are coliding with other particles.
2006-10-11 06:47:22 · answer #1 · answered by mikeae 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lightning is caused by the buildup of electrical charges in different parts of the cloud. Near the top of a thunderstorm, the charge is positive, yet at the base of the cloud column, the charge is negative. This causes a buildup of a positive net charge on the surface of the earth. Once enough of a charge is built, the lightning strikes to reduce the charge buildup.
2006-10-11 06:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Sheila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her lightening is just a big static electric spark, the clouds blowing across the earth are like rubbing your hair with a baloon.
2006-10-11 07:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot and cold fronts clash
2006-10-11 07:01:43 · answer #4 · answered by Sonyja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this link
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/lightning/index.html
2006-10-11 09:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by Geo06 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋